Re: Objectionable Material for Children

[John D. Giorgis]

At 09:55 PM 1/22/01 -0000, Alberto wrote:
>It is Evil because it hinders scientific thought in children. F = ma,
>V = length^3, etc don't work if you measure force in pounds, mass
>in ounces, volume in gallons, length in miles, and acceleration
>in feet or inches per second^2.

In the interests of your re-education, Alberto there are 16 ounces in a
pound, which makes both a unit of Force.   The Imperial measure of mass is
the slug, and with a name like that it is obvious why we don't use it.   

Still, at least Farenheit is a much better system for everday temperatures
than Celsius.  Also, I would have to say that measuring the height of
people in feet is far more useful than a bizarre 1.3 metres.

JDG
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